Thursday, July 4, 2013

A Taste of Colorado to Feature 70's Favorite, America

DENVER –
Folk rock artists America will close out the 30th annual A Taste of
Colorado on the Main Stage Mon., Sept. 2, at 5 p.m. The show is
presented by KOOL 105. The four-day, free admission, food, music, and
entertainment Festival will take place Labor Day weekend, Aug. 30
through Sept. 2, in Downtown Denver’s Civic Center Park.

America

America
first formed in 1970 with original members Gerry Beckley, Dewey Bunnell,
and Dan Peek. The trio delivered such hits, including “A Horse with No
Name,” “Sister Golden Hair,” “Ventura Highway,” “Tin Man,” “Daisy Jane,”
and “Lonely People.” America won a Grammy for Best New Musical Artist
in 1972. In 2007, the band released a two-CD set, “Here &
Now,” comprised of one studio record of new material and a second live
disc featuring renditions of songs found on the group’s multi-platinum
album, “History: America’s Greatest Hits.” America’s follow-up, “Back
Pages,” was released in 2011 and covered songs from artists including
Bob Dylan, Joni Mitchell, and the Gin Blossoms. The group was given a
star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame in 2012, and Beckley and Bunnell
continue to collaborate with other artists and perform over 100 shows
each year across the country.

In addition to the Main Stage,
four other entertainment stages located throughout the Festival will
serve up a continuous menu of music featuring rock, country, jazz,
blues, and ethnic music and dance groups.

More than 50 of
Colorado’s favorite food establishments will be selling a wide variety
of small portions to full meals, ensuring that there will be something
for every palate. The Fine Dining area will host some of Denver’s finest
restaurants. The Albert Bartlett Culinary Showcase features local and
nationally-renowned chef demonstrations creating simple, yet elegant
meals.

Festivalgoers can shop in more than 280 Marketplace booths
for original arts and crafts, home and gift items, furniture, jewelry,
imports, and more. Fine Art in the Park will display original works in a
variety of mediums created by artists from around the country. Shoppers
also can explore the Home & Lifestyles area, which features a
variety of exhibitors displaying products and services such as window
installation, kitchen remodeling, cookware, basement refinishing, and
salons and spas.

There will be plenty of music, magic, clowns,
and puppets on the Comfort Dental KidzStage, and the KidZone features
play equipment and hands-on craft activities. Kids and adults also can
enjoy carnival rides and games Saturday through Monday.

In the
Festival of Mountain and Plain area, families can learn about the
state’s pioneer past, nature, and the environment. Featured artisans
will demonstrate Navajo weaving and culture, spinning, rug braiding,
lace crocheting, felting, and quilting, along with the popular
blacksmith demonstration. At the Raptor Education Foundation (REF)
exhibit, children can learn about birds, their environment, and their
interactions with humans.

Festival of
Mountain and Plain … A Taste of Colorado is a community celebration that
is produced by and benefits Downtown Denver Events, Inc., the Downtown
Denver Partnership family’s community events nonprofit organization. The
Festival is an opportunity for people throughout the region to come
together to experience and appreciate our diverse cultural traditions,
and to learn more about our state’s Western heritage. The Festival
highlights visual and performing arts in addition to featuring
educational programs and culinary demonstrations.